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Sedimentary Rocks
Test Description: Test your knowledge of Sedimentary Rocks
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1) The limestone towers in Mono Lake, Ca, formed when dissolved minerals re-formed. These towers are made of
A
metamorphic rock
B
intrusive igneous rock
C
sedimentary rock
D
extrusive igneous rock
2) Material that settles out of wind or water
A
magma
B
fossils
C
lava
D
sediment
3) This type of rock is made from pieces of rock, mineral, or plant remains and animal remains that have been pressed or cemented together.
A
Extrusive Igneous Rocks
B
Sedimentary Rocks
C
Intrusive Igneous Rocks
D
Metamorphic Rocks
4) Coal is made from the remains of
A
shells
B
minerals
C
plants
D
rocks
5) Wind moved layers of sand along as ancient sand dunes. These sand dunes were preserved as rock. This is an example of how sedimentary rock can record information about
A
past climate conditions
B
mineral recrystallization
C
metamorphic changes
D
past temperature conditions
6) These types of rocks form by weathering processes which break down rocks into pebble, sand, or clay particles by exposure to wind, ice, and water.
A
Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
B
Igneous Rocks
C
Non-Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
D
Metamorphic Rocks
7) These types of rocks are formed when minerals precipitate out of water
A
Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
B
Metamorphic Rocks
C
Non-Clastic Sedimentary Rocks
D
Igneous Rocks
8) Compaction and cementation are two common processes associated with
A
sedimentation.
B
transportation
C
metamorphism.
D
none of these
9) Which of these is a sedimentary rock?
A
gneiss
B
granite
C
sandstone
D
basalt
10) Sedimentary rocks usually form around
A
on mountain tops
B
the inner core of Earth
C
in space
D
near water
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